"Sorry, maybe you have the wrong person," Riana said as she pushed Reynald's hand away roughly. Without waiting for his reaction, she quickly walked away.Reynald stared after her, confused and surprised. "I'm pretty sure she's Riana. But how could she look so beautiful in such a short time?" he muttered to himself before finally heading into his office.An hour later, all the employees had gathered as instructed by Wira. Meanwhile, two employees, Lia and Kiki, who were curious about the commotion, hurried over to see what was going on."It's strange that Riana hasn't arrived yet. She's never been this late," Kiki said, glancing around in search of her friend."Of course. She got her paycheck yesterday. It's natural for her to skip work!" Lia said sarcastically.Kiki frowned and shot Lia a sharp look. "Why do you always seem to dislike Riana? Did she ever do anything to you?"Instead of answering, Lia snorted and turned on her heel, walking away."Ugh, she's so weird," Kiki muttered t
"I have been unemployed for almost a month because no one would accept me to work for their company. I've even become the object of ridicule by the people around me, all because of you, Wira!" Wulan bit her lip, remembering her parents nagging her at home every day. Wulan's parents were so embarrassed that the gossip about her spread like wildfire. She couldn't even work in a company anymore, which made them angry at her because she couldn't brag to others anymore, and that made Wulan blame everything on Wira. Even though it was all her fault, she was the one who planted the seeds, which meant she was the one who had to reap the harvest. "Isn't it all your fault?" Wira crossed he chest, the man was very relaxed with the woman in front of him. "No, of course it's your fault." Wulan pointed to Wira's face. Riana felt unacceptable because the boss was being blamed for the woman's own actions, she began to come forward to defend Wira. "You're the one who's at fault, you're too slutty
"But you are still my wife, Riana. So you have to do what I say!""Wife? You said I was a stranger and now I'm a wife, which is true?" Riana clutched at her chest to hold back the pounding in her heart."We're still husband and wife, but you're still a stranger." Reynald scratched his non-itching head, actually confused by the answer that came out of his own mouth."Husband and wife are not strangers, but two pairs of lovers living together for life, facing joys and sorrows together and treating each other with heart. A wife is to be loved and treated warmly, not a punching bag that can be hit all the time!" Riana pointed out.Everyone there whispered at Riana's words, they began to suspect that the man who was the woman's husband was often violent."Oh, how dare a man be so rude to a woman, what a coward!""If a man like that were my husband, I'd probably have him thrown in jail or even castrated by my father!""No wonder his wife is with another man, look how much better the man who
"I know it's fate, but suppose someone else came to you and said they wanted to be your wife. Would you accept?" Desi asked in a serious tone."Um, haha... this business is not finished yet, Auntie. So how can I accept someone who comes to me," Riana replied with an awkward laugh."Who knows if there's someone who secretly has feelings for you. You're beautiful, Riana.""If I am such a beautiful person, why doesn't my own husband notice it? And he even plays with other women, which means I'm not as beautiful as Auntie says," Riana murmured quietly.Riana's voice choked as she said this, there was a feeling of tightness in her chest, as if there was a heavy burden pressing down until it made her tight. Immediately she remembered Reynald's words, the words she wanted to forget, but then she remembered again, her was just a stranger! A drop of clear water fell from the corner of Riana's eye, making Desi jump at the sight."Riana, I'm sorry I made you cry." Desi quickly hugged Riana, even
Desi saw the two of them looking very awkward, which made her let out a long sigh. She thought it would be very difficult to expect them to get along in the near future. "Let's eat some more, Mbok!" she called. Indeed, since Mbok had eaten with them, Desi had never discriminated against others, even her own subordinates. The woman lived in abundance, but she was not arrogant in the least. According to her, all people are equal, only their destinies are different, and she is just a little lucky to be able to live well with her husband so far. "Mbok is already full. Let me go to the kitchen first, there's something I forgot earlier," Mbok said. "Don't be too busy, Mbok. It's late, it's better to rest," Desi suggested. "That's okay. It's just a little bit, then I'll rest." Mbok went to the kitchen, leaving the three people still eating the martabak. When Mbok left, it was even quieter. In fact, Mbok's presence didn't really matter because the old woman just listened quietly. But fo
"That's right Mbok, you don't need to help, you'll get tired again." Desi suddenly came from behind and approached them. "You heard what Miss said, Riana. No need to help Mbok," "Um, okay. But if I help you put the plates on the table, it's okay, right?" asked Riana. "No problem with that." Desi smiled at Riana. So far she had known Riana to be a kind, friendly, smart and innocent woman, contrary to what Mayang had told her. If Riana was a bad woman, a rebel and of course cheeky, that's how someone who doesn't like someone else will exaggerate himself so that others will be disliked as well. Remembering this, Desi slowly shook her head, she didn't expect to be friends with someone like Mayang. "Auntie, let's eat!" Riana's voice pulled Desi out of her reverie. "Call Wira first, let's eat together!" she ordered, since she hadn't seen Wira arrive yet. "Okay." Riana immediately went to Wira's room. Riana had arrived at the door, she immediately rushed to knock on the door b
After hearing Wira's confession, Riana looked at the man carefully this time. She tried to compare his face with the geeky man from her friend's past. Was Wira that geeky man or was he just making it up? It turned out that there was indeed a resemblance when Riana put on the glasses that were on her boss's desk, the only difference being that the face was better groomed and no longer wore glasses."It's true that you are my friend Wira, but why didn't you say so from the beginning?" asked Riana in a disappointed tone."Because I was sure that you wouldn't remember me," Wira said."Why wouldn't I remember you? Is it because your appearance has changed?" Riana continued to stare at Wira, looking for an explanation."No, it's because I thought you were already living happily and had forgotten about that friend of yours, the boy you once rejected. I also thought I would only see you from a distance because I couldn't bear to be near you."Riana didn't understand Wira's words any more, I d
Lia's words infuriated Kiki, who immediately lunged at Lia and grabbed the beautiful woman."You need to be taught a lesson about your mouth," Kiki growled."Is it true that your friend is a seductress?" Lia grumbled as she continued to grab Kiki's hair vigorously."I told you she's not like that, but you keep saying it anyway!" Kiki yanked Lia's hair until it fell out."Argh! Damn you!" Lia saw the hair she cared so much about fall out because of Kiki's actions and immediately lunged at the woman blindly.Of course, Lia was angry because she always put her salary aside to take care of that hair, she wanted to look beautiful in Wira's company because she wanted to attract one of the male employees there."That's why if you're a person, keep your mouth shut!" growled Kiki.As the atmosphere became more heated, Riana went to the kitchen to get a drink because she was thirsty, she had to see the two women who were fighting rolling on the floor. It was clear that their appearance was very
"I'm sorry, Riana. I didn't mean to pressure you. I'm sorry for your attitude. I had hoped you would marry someone as good as Mr. Wira. When else would you get a man as good as him? I know you like him, too." Kiki gently grasped Riana's hand, hoping her friend would understand."I don't feel right," Riana said."He likes you, you like him, and his mom likes you. So what's wrong with that? I don't understand you, Riana. A good man is right in front of you," said Kiki, but then she stopped. Kiki realized that her was putting too much pressure on Riana. "Sorry."No problem," Riana replied, not bothered by her friend's words.Wira, and Tiara looked very close, and they were indeed very compatible because they were from the same social circle. Where did Riana know them from? All the clothes, and accessories Tiara wore were expensive items. So she could guess that the woman was not an ordinary woman like her."Oh, I see. It turns out you were dumped by Mr. Wira, huh, Riana?" teased Lia."Do
"Riana said it's not good to be with sir Wira all the time. Because sir Wira already has another woman, Tiara," Mbok explained.Desi who overheard this, sighed deeply. She didn't expect things to be this way after returning from visiting her husband abroad, but she couldn't do anything. Desi just had to accept it, and let fate decide if they were a good match."Actually..." Desi chose to tell Mbok to forget about her feelings.Meanwhile, Riana had been at her parents' graves for half an hour. The woman didn't want to go to work, so she stayed there without planning to leave. Riana remembered the words of the uncle who had come here earlier, and they accidentally met during a pilgrimage to the grave of Riana's parents. Her uncle offered her something. Riana said she would think about it for a while, and then when the woman had made her decision, she would contact her uncle."There you are." Wira approached Riana, who was sitting between her parents' graves. "It's office hours now, bu
"You, and She," Desi pointed at the woman next to Wira."She name is Tiara, Mom," Wira said unhappily."You, and Tiara want to get serious? I've been trying to set you up with some of my friends, but you didn't want to, and now you're suddenly bringing another woman here," Desi said, sounding surprised."Mother, always asked me to get married quickly, didn't she? So now I'm trying to find a woman who I want to be my wife!" said Wira, emphasizing the phrase wife in front of Desi, and Riana.Meanwhile, Riana just looked down, feeling resigned."Riana, you should go with Wira's friend first. I want to talk to Wira for a while." Desi pulled her son hand to enter the room.Riana approached the woman who was smiling sincerely at her. The woman looked her in the face, and Riana could tell that she was a good person. It made sense that Wira wanted to open his heart to this Tiara."Here, have a drink." Mbok poured hot tea for the guest, and the others."I'm sorry, I can't have sugar. So, can y
"You will be happy with another woman, not with me. I'm a widow, so we can't be together," Riana said softly."Are you sure that I would be happy with another woman? I never questioned your status. I'm not going to question it, even though you are a widow with children," Wira said sadly.Wira felt sad that Riana always doubted how sincere his feelings were, even though he was very sincere to her."Em-" Riana just mumbled, not knowing what to say."I can only be happy with you, Riana. During the time you were married to him, several women tried to get close to me, but I couldn't have feelings for any of them because I was already giving all my feelings to you. I can't give them to another woman!"You just didn't try, so how can you have feelings for any of them?" Riana said, repeating Wira's words from yesterday."I've tried so many times, and my mom has told me countless stories about how she tried to set me up. But nothing ever worked!" Wira said, annoyed.Wira didn't know how else t
"Auntie, we're not what you think. We're not-," Riana tried to say, but Iyem-the massage therapist interrupted her."Don't be embarrassed. I know you're nervous, but there's no need to blush," Iyem said, laughing at Riana."But, Auntie!""Well, if you're embarrassed, let's not talk about it anymore. I've finished sorting this out, so now I want to say goodbye to you. Ask your husband to take you home. Someone will be looking for you at home." Iyem stood up and went to the door."The money, Auntie." Riana ran after Iyem, who was almost out of the room, to hand over the money for the massage."Thank you." Iyem accepted the money Riana handed her."Thank you too," Riana said. Iyem nodded in return.Riana couldn't go out now because she was only wearing a sarong. It would be impossible to escort Iyem to the front because her body would be seen by Wira. Riana was embarrassed, and she was even more embarrassed because her was half-naked."I'd better clean myself up now, instead of thinking
Wira, noticing Riana’s bleeding finger, instinctively grabbed her hand, and put she finger into his mouth to clean the blood.“That’s unsanitary, Wira. You should just wash it with water,” Riana said, turning her face away, her cheeks flushing red like a boiled crab. She never expected such an unanticipated response from the man in front of her.“Oh, sorry! It was just a reflex,” Wira apologized as he rinsed her wounded finger under running water.Wira quickly guided Riana to sit on a chair, and fetched the first aid kit from the living room to treat her injury. Thankfully, the cut wasn’t deep, so he could take care of it at home without needing to go to the hospital.“Thank you,” Riana said, looking at her freshly bandaged finger.“No need to thank me; it’s just a small gesture,” Wira replied with a gentle smile.“I’ll get back to cooking now,” Riana said, standing up, only to be stopped by Wira.“Your hand is injured. Let me do the cooking,” Wira insisted, gently pushing her back in
"I'm very suspicious because I often see you wandering around this room, and now I even caught you peeking into Mr. Wira's office!" Kiki growled at Lia's behaviour."Shh, come here." Lia grabbed Kiki's hand, and pulled her aside to an empty room where no one else was present."You're not answering me, and instead, you're taking me here. That makes you even more suspicious." Kiki crossed her arms, staring sharply at Lia.Lia prepared an excuse to stop Kiki from growing more suspicious. She should have followed Wulan's advice to wait another half month, but patience was never her strong suit. Lia was extremely curious about why Wulan wanted Wira's file, a red folder. Even Riana didn't know what was inside so that Wulan couldn't know either. The former secretary had only glimpsed it, and knew it was a file wanted by Wira's competitor.There was indeed one company that viewed Wira as a tough competitor. Since Wira's father was a skilled businessman who always succeeded in various business
"Besides seducing, you're also good at lying," Riana said, still trying to deny Wira's words."I've told you many times that I'm not who you think I am. Do I have to beg you to prove my loyalty to you in front of everyone? So that you believe my words, because only you are the woman who can take my heart," said Wira seriously. He wanted to prove himself to Riana."No, don't be like that!" Riana refused; she didn't want Wira to do that in public because she could be accused of using the CEO of a large company, and he would bow down in front of the crowd."You don't believe what I'm saying, even though I'm telling the truth," Wira said, disappointed."I still find it hard to believe what men say. You know my wounds are still fresh." Riana turned her face away; she didn't trust men's words."If you don't want to treat the wound yourself, how can it dry?"Wira's question surprised Riana, and she felt he was right.However, she felt it was difficult to heal the wounds caused by betrayal, d
"Sorry."Wira walked out right away after Riana told him to go away. "You didn't lock the door, Ki?" Riana asked; her cheeks were red.Although it was only her back, Riana was a woman wearing a hijab, and Wira was a man who was not her husband. This made her very embarrassed, and angry that he did not knock on the door first. If you want to enter a room or place, you must knock on the door first. "I forgot, Riana. Sorry," Kiki said. The woman had indeed forgotten, as this was the first time she had entered Riana's office. "Okay, that's all right. But, remember to lock the door this time, or someone might come in!" Riana said.Kiki immediately obeyed. She had also finished applying the patch as Riana had instructed. Riana had asked her to use it on the upper part of the back because it felt a little painful there."Yes. Thank you, Ki," Riana said. She felt better now that the heat from the patch had started to kick in. "Yes, you're my friend, so it's fine to help," Kiki said, and t